Job Description
Join our dynamic team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Software Engineer and launch your career at the intersection of finance and technology. We're seeking passionate innovators to build cutting-edge systems for equity derivatives trading platforms. No experience required – we provide comprehensive training and mentorship to help you thrive in fast-paced financial markets. Collaborate with senior engineers on real-time trading systems, risk analytics, and market data processing. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for rapid career growth in one of America's emerging tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance software for equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Integrate real-time market data feeds and trading APIs using Java/Python
- Build automated testing frameworks for trading algorithms and validation tools
- Collaborate with quants to implement Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo models
- Optimize low-latency systems for high-frequency trading environments
- Document code and technical specifications following industry best practices
- Participate in agile sprints and code reviews with senior engineers
Qualifications
- Recent graduate or career changer with Computer Science or related degree (or equivalent self-taught experience)
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, C++, or C#)
- Basic understanding of financial markets and derivatives concepts
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and version control systems (Git)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly
- Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset